All applicants must submit a cover letter and resume to be considered for this position.  In order for the Career Portal System to accept a cover letter, please include a cover letter as the first page of your resume. The letter should:Specifically outline the reasons for your interest in the position.Outline your skills and experience that directly relate to this position. Merit Network, Inc. a non-profit corporation governed by Michigan's public universities, operates America's longest-running regional research and education network. Since 1966, Merit has been providing performance-driven networking solutions to Michigan's educational communities, including universities, colleges, K-12 schools, libraries, state government, healthcare, and other non-